C10H12O3
180.2 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning
Methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate
CAS5597-50-2EC623-567-1
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
nitrification inhibitor and plant growth regulator
Methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate is a methyl ester derived from phloretic acid. It functions primarily as a nitrification inhibitor and plant growth regulator in agricultural applications.
nitrification inhibitorplant growth regulator
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate
InChIKey
XRAMJHXWXCMGJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
Synonyms (18)
- 5K3
- Methyl phloretate
- Phloretic acid methyl ester